San Joaquin County Wine

The Central Valley wine region of California is located east of the San Francisco Bay area, running south through the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys to Bakersfield. It is within these valleys, and the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta where they meet in between, where viticulture takes place.

The hot, dry conditions of the region are prone to high yields, which is how this region became the center of California’s bulk wine production. But within some of the Valley’s subregions, a growing number of high quality wines are also in production.

Rich, musty nose with notes of ripe berries, full body, smooth but still firm tannins, notes of creamy berries, molasses and dark chocolate on the palette, gentle finish of vanilla, dark stonefruits and coffee. A nice pair with pepperoni pizza.

Italy meets the American Southwest in this tasty dish that combines the Italian favorites of linguine, chicken, tomatoes, and garlic with the popular black bean, chili powder, jalapeño, and cilantr... Read more »

You can make the flavor of this tasty grilled barbecue chicken recipe as mild or hot as you would like by controlling the amount of hot sauce used. The toned-down version is great for kids who will... Read more »

Chow-chow is a traditional Southern relish of summer vegetables cooked in a vinegar mixture. Serve with beans, field peas, ham, grilled chicken, or hamburgers. Or try it over grilled turkey bratwur... Read more »

White Barbecue Sauce, widely used in Alabama-style barbecue, is known for its vinegary taste and its use of mayonnaise as its base, rather than the usual tomato sauce. To make the sauce ahead of ti... Read more »

Another recent Naked Wines selection. A gold silver in the glass. Opens with raisin, rose petal, and cream; on to vanilla and oak; then orange rind, lime, and cream butter. Medium acidity, lightly oaked - not nearly as oaked as it smells, with a mesquite smoke bite. Smooth, full, and lush in the mouth growing more acidic and smokey as it opens i...
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As someone who steers away from heavy tannic Cabs, this bottle was quite the delight. It poured into a lovely Ruby red color in the glass. It is similar in body to a classic Merlot, but much more complex in flavor.Gorgeous fruit with notes of chocolate, wood, and a touch of spice. This wine was a surprising delight from the usual syrahs I have t...
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Inky black in the glass. Blackberries, spice, oak lead the way and follow nicely to the palate. This is a mouthful and deservedly so. Firm tannins, full throttled fruit and balanced acidity drive a lengthy aftertaste. 91 points - Drink or hold - Paul
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